The directorate had initiated investigation based on a chargesheet filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) against Hafiz Saeed under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967.

“Accused Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali has been found to be involved in fundraising and acting as a financial conduit for Hurriyat leaders. The NIA investigation also revealed that the All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) and other secessionists instigate the general public, especially the youth, to observe strikes, and issue directives to the masses to hold anti-India protests, demonstrations and processions through press releases, newspapers and social media," the ED said in a statement.